Incident Overview
Date: Monday 26 January 2015
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-8KN (WL)
Owner/operator: flydubai
Registration Number: A6-FEK
Location: near Baghdad International Airport (BGW) –
ÿ Iraq
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Minor, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AirplaneAirplane
Category: Unlawful Interference
A small arms fire incident occurred during the approach of Flydubai flight FZ215 to Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. The aircraft was struck while on approach to runway 15L, resulting in a safe landing.A small arms fire incident occurred during the approach of Flydubai flight FZ215 to Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. The aircraft was struck while on approach to runway 15L, resulting in a safe landing.
Description
Flydubai flight FZ215 from Dubai, was hit by small arms fire as it approached Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. The airplane was on approach to runway 15L when it was hit. A safe landing was carried out at 13:50 UTC (16:50 local).
Source of Information
http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-airlines-suspend-flights-to-baghdad-1.1447313http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-airlines-suspend-flights-to-baghdad-1.1447313Primary Cause
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